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Heliconius charithonia
spotted under canopy of water oak (late afternoon)
First time I've seen them roosting.
Spotted on Oct 10, 2012
Submitted on Oct 11, 2012
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They are, Julie; it is the state butterfly of Florida and they are making a come back. I've added a new photo to this spotting. It appears that these butterflies regularly roost uder this tree.
Beautiful butterfly!!!